One of a Kind Handcrafted Jewelry Designs

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We only developed our webpage, blog and etsy store in 2008, so it's been a year of learning and working on the internet. I am Teri, and am the internet developer of our partnership; Saundra is definitely the more organized and more outgoing of the two of us. But together we have created a fairly solid business designing jewelry. With our skills and techniques growing, we were ready for expansion. Now, for 2009, I know I have much much more to learn. I have found a deep interest in learning about jewelry gemstones, components and designs, including folklore, healing properties, and other things. All this takes lots of research, and I hope to develop those into future lenses. But today, this one will concentrate on our business, what we do, and some of our designs. We live in Jeffersonville, Indiana, right across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. We have our designs in a local shop at Highlander Point in Indiana, called Gift Expressions. The phone number there is (812) 923-GIFT. We are a member of an etsy team eSMArts, a global group of artisans working together. I hope you enjoy our work!

Here's why I'm making this page 

I want to begin with a lens that showcases our work and what we like, why we do what we do, and a bit about who we are. I believe people want to know about people who make the items they buy as well as details about the items themselves. We can be contacted by emailing sandtcreations@insightbb.com or, of course, visit our store: http://sandtcreations.etsy.com or our website and blog: http://www.sandtcreations.com http://www.sandtcreations.com/wordpress

See Our Designs 

Get an Idea of What We Can Do!

Here are pictures of some of our designs. Most of these, if still available, you can find in our etsy store: http:/sandtcreations.etsy.com By purchasing wholesale, participating in group buys with other designers and watching for clearance and sales/specials, we are able to keep our prices low. By purchasing directly from the designer, you are able to avoid mark up costs associated with vendors, marketing and advertising, and store overhead costs. Also, you will be supporting small businesses and the entire handmade, one of a kind, handcrafted community of creative people around the world!

Our Business Blog 

http://www.sandtcreations.com/wordpress

Our blog offers many things to readers. We will discuss details about our work and creations. We will provide information on our work, our schedule and where we will be. We will also talk about jewelry care, and gemstone information, as well as history of jewelry characteristics and designs (for example, do YOU know what the "evil eye" beads were used for?).

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Some Resources on Amazon you might like 

I am try to teach myself more about metal clay; it is a very intimidating (to me, at least) way to form unique, fantastic jewelry components.

Metal Clay In A Day

Books that will come in handy! 

Again, I am always trying to learn new things to expand my creativity and what I can offer everyone. Besides metal clay, I have taken 2 silversmithing courses and several wire wrapping classes, as well as tutorials and techniques.

Educating our Customers 

It's hard to compete with imitation designs

How do you separate yourself and your designs from imitation pieces that can be found anywhere in local stores? How do you educate customers so they know what they are purchasing?

Do you find it is important for customers to know what your designs contain & how they were made?

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No, my work speaks for itself

Yes, I always want customers to know about the components, inspiration, etc.

Teri_B says:

It's difficult for customers, particularly new ones, to know what goes into our designs, when they can find imitation pieces at department stores. We need to educate them as much as possible.

 
 
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Reader Feedback 

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Lisa C wrote

Hi Teri! For some reason I can't leave comments on your business blog, so I wanted to pop over here and let you know (and hope you don't mind) that I mentioned one of your ideas on abeadaday today. Take care and have a happy new year!

http://abeadaday.blogspot.com/

Reply Posted December 30, 2008

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Lisa Crone wrote

Hi Teri! I love this lens!! This is a total THUMBS UP! Not only is it great to see your designs, I think it's great to share your personality and see where you are coming from. Pretty cool! Congrats on all of your success!!

Reply Posted December 27, 2008

Other Links For You To Check Out 

More Information About Us & Things We've Done

I wanted to give you more resources about our work and some of the articles that have been written BY us or ABOUT us. So, if you want more information, cleck below.
Stretch Your Wardrobe Dollars and Be In Style!
You would be amazed at what you can see if you just re-organize your closet. Then, pick up just a few new key items and you can be fashionable and in style all winter!
Lone Star Vintage Clothing Article
Read about what someone else wrote about our designs.
Review of Our Business
See our introduction of our new business.

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